What 12 Gauge Load For Squirrels

[Doug B.]

Honestly I would not use a shotgun. I always carry a .22. Sometimes they do get in a den tree or a nest, but I never have to pick shot out of a squirrel. You will miss a shot, and that's not good on my molars. A .22 is good in all seasons. It also makes you a better shot. Try it. I love shotguns, but I won't use them for squirrels.

 

[Mark R]

Them squirrels gonna gain an ounce and a half that ya cant eat

 

[longrangedog]

About any 12 gauge load and choke will do the job if you take shots at reasonable ranges. They're not difficult to kill. Sometimes we have (me included) a tendency to put too much emphasis on equipment.

 

[gawildlife]

That price for TSS is just insane.

Agreed

 

[1eyefishing]

That price for TSS is just insane.

During turkey season I saw a 5 round Box for over 80 bucks!

 

[gawildlife]

About any 12 gauge load and choke will do the job if you take shots at reasonable ranges. They're not difficult to kill. Sometimes we have (me included) a tendency to put too much emphasis on equipment.[/QUOBob.
True, you can drive yourself crazy trying to wring out that last bit of performance or accuracy when the critter is just as dead.

 

[Big7]

Some ijit will buy them.

 

[Ruger#3]

During turkey season I saw a 5 round Box for over 80 bucks!

I sold my 12 gauge TSS after getting rid of my last 12 gauge.
When I asked a little above what I paid for them a few years back the guy took to salivating.

 

[HogKillaDNR]

Honestly I would not use a shotgun. I always carry a .22. Sometimes they do get in a den tree or a nest, but I never have to pick shot out of a squirrel. You will miss a shot, and that's not good on my molars. A .22 is good in all seasons. It also makes you a better shot. Try it. I love shotguns, but I won't use them for squirrels.

I'm sure my Ruger 22/45 is up for the challenge.

 

[georgia_home]

TSS has changed the recommended loads, but these were always the suggestions for lead and steel that I have seen for decades… Remington and some other vendors had shot charts like this on various print and *** displays. (Point Of Sale, abbreviated , has the *** meaning. I guess)

 

[NE GA Pappy]

this time of year, 6 high brass. Later on, 5's or even 4's

 

[Beagler]

I like using #5’s with a full choke and single shot shotgun.

 

[Doug B.]

I'm sure my Ruger 22/45 is up for the challenge.

I have a Ruger 22/45 that I have killed squirrels with.

 

[HogKillaDNR]

I have a Ruger 22/45 that I have killed squirrels with.

Do you use open sights or a scope/dot?

 

[Doug B.]

Do you use open sights or a scope/dot?

Open sights. That's all I have on every pistol I own.